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N505 CKR

1996 Citroen Zx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,691 mi
Last recorded133,691 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 CKR
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 133,691 miles

both front brake pads sensor wires broken and insecure.

both rear shockabsorbers corroding

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint slight leak

nail in nearside rear tyre and cracking.

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre getting low (edges worn).

oil leak from engine area

rear registration plate poor condition

surface corrosion to offside front chassis

Fail 15 Feb 2012 133,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pads sensor wires broken and insecure.

both rear shockabsorbers corroding

exhaust centre to rear silencer joint slight leak

nail in nearside rear tyre and cracking.

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre getting low (edges worn).

oil leak from engine area

rear registration plate poor condition

surface corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,610 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 130,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake balance high (but within limits).

offside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2010 125,281 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 125,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 118,814 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Fail 12 Feb 2009 118,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 12 Feb 2008 112,460 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 112,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 105,607 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit.

slight distortion to the n/s/r wheel.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 99,567 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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N505 CKR is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N505 CKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N505 CKR is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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